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Audio remote control switches
P.59
OverviewInstrument Panel
Shift paddle switch (automatic transmission)
P.21
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P.33
P.26
P.34
Headlight cleaner switch  P.37
Inside door lock buttons P.83
Fuel filler door opener P.86
Driving and seat position
memory switches
 P.15
Power window switches P.83
Window lock switch P.83
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P.17
Trunk opener P.88
Hood lock release lever P.87
Parking brake pedal
(automatic transmission)
P.23
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P.17
Multi-information
display
P.24
Door lock switches P.83
Roof switch P.84
Satellite switches P.25

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Shift paddle switch (automatic
transmission)
P.21
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.35
Engine (ignition) switch P.19
Trunk opener main switch P.88
ECT switch (automatic transmission)
ETCS switch (manual transmission)P.27
P.27
Shift lever P.20, 23
 : If equipped

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Keys
■Electronic key
Smart access system with push-button start
(P.10, 19)
*: If equipped
■Mechanical key
●Locks and unlocks the doors
●Opens the trunk
●Locks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull,
or if equipped with a card key, press the button
and pull.
■Wireless remote control
Press: locks both side doors
Press once: unlocks the driver's door
Press twice: unlocks passenger's door
Press and hold: opens the windows
Press and hold: opens the trunk
Press and hold: sounds the alarm
(Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehi-
cle in order to help deter break-ins. To stop the
alarm, press any button on the wireless remote
control.)
Card key*
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Entering and Exiting
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Before DrivingBefore Driving
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
■Entering the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the
door handles.
■Exiting the vehicle
To lock the vehicle, press the lock button on either
of the door handles.
■Opening the trunk
To open the trunk, press and hold the trunk
release button.
The smart access system with push-button start allows you to enter and exit the vehicle
or start the engine by simply carrying the electronic key in your pocket or bag.
For details on starting the engine, see page 19.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 91.

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Theft Deterrent System
■Engine immobilizer system
The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected.
To set the alarm: lock both side doors from outside the vehicle. The security indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or unlock the doors or trunk using the electronic key or the wire-
less remote control.
■Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is OFF and the driver’s door
is opened.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, gently turn the wheel left or right while pressing
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

Opening and ClosingTopic 6
Door Locks ............................................................. 83
Power Windows .................................................... 83
Retractable Hardtop ........................................... 84
Fuel Tank Cap........................................................ 86
Hood ......................................................................... 87
Trunk........................................................................ 88

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and ClosingOpening and Closing
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Retractable Hardtop
Opening the retractable hardtop
Press and hold the switch until “COMPLETE” is shown on the display.
Closing the retractable hardtop
Pull up and hold the switch until “COMPLETE” is shown on the display.
Retractable hardtop status display
Warnings, advice and the operational status of the retractable hardtop will be displayed.
■To operate the retractable hardtop
When the following conditions are met, the retractable hardtop can be operated:
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Operating conditionDetails
The vehicle is stopped—
The trunk lid is closed—
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode(P. 2 0 )
The luggage cover is installed(P. 8 5 )
The trunk opener main switch is on(P.88)
No obstacles are detected by the intuitive
parking assistRefer to the Owner's Manual for details.

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■Installing the luggage cover
Pull the board of the luggage cover toward
you to unhook the hooks.
Pull the luggage cover further until the tabs on
the sides of the cover fit securely into the hold-
ers on the sides of the trunk.
Make sure the upper part of the board is
securely positioned in the holders.
Fit the tabs on the bottom of the luggage cover
into the holders on the floor of the trunk.
Make sure the lower part of the board is
securely positioned in the holders on the
floor
If the retractable hardtop still does not operated, see the owner's manual for more informa-
tion or contact your Lexus dealer.

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Tr u n k
■Trunk opener
To open the trunk from inside the cabin, simply
press the trunk opener.
To disable the trunk opener, turn OFF the main
switch in the glove box.
ON
OFF
When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can-
not be opened using the wireless remote control
or the entry function.
■Entry function and wireless remote control
P.9 , 1 0
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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
*: Vehicles with automatic transmission only
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and both side doors are
lockedRetrieve the electronic key
from the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF and
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose both side doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuously*Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Switched to ACCES-
SORY mode while the
driver's door is open
(Opened the driver's door
when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Close the driver's door.
Tu r n e d t h e “ E N G I N E
START STOP” switch OFF
while the driver's door is
still open
Close the driver's door.